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| About Us Williams Muscadine Vineyard was derived from the Williams Farm which was established in Nesmith, South Carolina during the early 1930s by Rev. Gabriel Williams (born 1882), and Mary Pressley Nesmith Williams (born 1882), after their marriage on April 10, 1926. They were the first generation out of slavery.  The mission of Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm is to produce and provide high quality, delicious and nutritional products, and meaningful educational experiences of early Black farm life in the rural south. The transformation of the farm from growing cotton, tobacco, corn and other farm crops was made by David A. Williams, (the only joint offspring of his parents), after his retirement from teaching, in 1987. Mr. Williams received a B. S. in Vocational Agriculture from S. C. State University in 1950. He practiced on the farm what he preached to his students during the 30 plus years in his vocational agriculture and sciene classrooms in Williamsburg County. Mr. Williams along with Mrs. Williams, their seven children, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren are all actively involved in the vineyard and farm activities to include the annual Muscadine Festival during Labor Day weekend and U-Pick during the month of September. Additionally, there are farm tours and educational presentations to groups of school children, and hands on experiences with old farm tools and kitchen utensils. Vineyard and Farm location The vineyard is located in the Nesmith Corner section of Nesmith, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It is located 14 miles east of Kingstree off highway 261, 11 miles south of Hemingway and 26 miles northwest of Georgetown, off S-45-24, Nesmith Highway.. Customer testimonials "Mr. Williams and family plan exciting and motivating lessons for the students at the vineyard. They plan a variety of instructional lessons incorporating the S.C. Curriculum Standards for math, science, reading and social studies," stated an elementary school principal. As a unique vineyard and Black farm experience, include us on your list of activities. 
We will take you back in history 50-80 years. See the old farm house that is almost 80 years old, where 20 family members lived at one time. See chickens and baby chicks following their mom (hen) around the farm yard scratching for food. See ducks, peacocks, billy goats and other farm animals. Come and wrap your hands around the handles of plows, hoes, shovels, rakes and other farm tools used on the farm and in the garden. Come and sift some flour, churn some butter, wash some clothes using lye soap, wash board, tub and black wash pot. Then go into the vineyard to eat and pick all of the muscadines you can .
"The best muscadines I have ever tasted...,,,"
We hear it all of the time..."They are soooo delicious!" Come and witness for yourself. Since 1987, with his Vocational Agriculture knowledge and experience, Mr. Williams has perfected a delicious and juicy muscadine. He is committed to the vineyard and to the many customers as his motto is, "The people are FIRST; I aim to please!" As an added bonus, he will share all of his secrets with you, at no cost. Contact us to schedule your school group, church youth organization, Girl or Boy Scout Troops, family reunion groups, seniors groups or YOUR group for the farm tour with animals, demonstration and hands-on experience of the old farm tools and kitchen utensils, story reading and picking of muscadines. Groups (schools, Boy or Girl Scouts, church youth groups, clubs, seniors, etc.) will be scheduled during all year. E-mail or call, please. Cost: Pre-schoolers- 5th grade...........................$ 5.00 Middle Schoolers......................................... 8.00 High Schoolers and College students..... 10.00 Adult groups--------------------------------$6.00-10.00 This cost includes a farm tour of the animals, demonstration of old farm tools and kitchen itensils with hands on activities, story read to pre-schoolers and elementary students, and a visit into the vineyard to eat all that you can and carry some home (we will provide the bags). (Additional activities and events are being planned for 2010.) Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm Contacts: Cassandra W. Rush - (803) 397-1859 Wendell and Annie Williams - (843) 354-2169 David and Edith Williams - (843) 355-7793 Vineyard and Farm: 21 Gabriel Place Nesmith, S. C. 29580 and Environmental and STEM Consulting: RushSTEMConsultants.com | |
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